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I have been living with my partner for over 3 years now and some would say that we are still in our honeymoon phase.  He tells me he loves me every day, and many times during that day, I hear many of you go 'ah (sigh) that's nice'.

Men and relationships, commitment phobic?

Well words to some mean a great deal, but for me, actions speak far louder.

Yes, we go out from time to time to the pub (mainly to be with HIS friends), or for a meal (when neither of us can be bothered to cook).  Again, this probably sounds wonderful to many of you folk out there, and some would no doubt even say I should be 'grateful', but that is their opinion and everyone is entitled to that.

But some of the things he does.  Well...

He has s*x with me whether I am awake - or asleep; really nice thanks, I appreciated that!  He would rather go to work for free (no overtime) in the evenings, even though in my opinion he doesn't NEED to work these extra hours.  So nice to know he would rather do that than spend quality time with me.  He still puts everyone and everything else before our relationship.

Is this really true love then?  Are the gifts he gives me, or the occasional night out a form of compensation for areas where he lacks such attention and commitment?

I am a young mid 40's, with long dark hair and far from 'over the hill'.  I am told that I am attractive by men and women of all ages - so where am I going wrong here?

By ’Er in Doors


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It sounds to me like he is taking you for granted...
*The BFG  14-Jan-2010 23:24

 
a few months ago I went to pick my husband up from the football club where he plays. as we we leaving he said goodbye to everybody and pecked the barmaid on the cheek. I asked him with he did that and he said on that's just so and so - she's so and so's girlfriend. He's not a kissy person so I thought this was unsuual. A few weeks later I went to pick him up again and we were standing at the bar and he ordered me a drink from this same barmaid. He also said "one for yourself". I asked him why he did that and he said they were paid a pitance and it's common practice. A week later I went to the football club for a drink and this girl was collecting the empty glasses - I was talking to my husband and she pressed against him to reach for a glass. He looked round (he had his back to her) to see who it was. He didn't say or do anything except to carry on talking. Later on in the evening she made a beeline for him and stood next to him and said you ok and he replied slightly nervously yeh i'm ok. We've had several rows about my trust for him and it's these kind of things that make me untrusting of him. Quite a few things like this have happened over the last sixth months - am I being over the top or what?
*tippytoes  22-Nov-2009 01:41

 
Hi, Would anyone mind offering me some advice on my relationship. I'd dearly like a some advice
*tippytoes  22-Nov-2009 01:40

 
my partner was same and now dictates everything. but im desparate to make it work and rather than be alone im choosing to stick with him. tbh id advise getting out. ,y partner hasnt told me he loves me in nearly 2 years!!
*tw  28-May-2009 15:42

 
Sounds to me like he "owns" you rather than loves you!
I would get the hell out before you get hurt any further, and have some respect for yourself!
You are clearly not happy, and I think you just need someone to confirm what you already think!
Find someone who respects you, for who you are.
*NSI.  09-Apr-2009 23:53

 
I dont think its a commitment thing - I think your being strung along. Time to figure out exactly how it is that he feels about you, whats that all about? Is he 15 years old or what?

Time to learn what a conversion is in rugby - and kick this lamo into touch.
*LouieBaby  15-Feb-2009 21:26

 
have been dating a guy for just over a year. We had a great time together and get along amazingly well--there have been some issues in the communication department, but we are working on it. I love him and he has told me many times that I mean the world to him, that I am not like any woman he has ever been with before, and that he is not "just dating me." We both see a future together, BUT he has asked for time to figure out exactly how it is that he feels about me. "I need to know what it is to be without you," were his words. To me it's over, but he still calls or texts like everything is okay, tells me that he misses me and wants to see me. I need to begin healing and move on, so for my sake, I asked him to stop calling take the time to live without me to figure out whatever it is that he needs to figure out, I hold no regrets, and that I wish him the best.
After a long conversations he said (& I trust him to tell the truth): he is not seeing anyone else, and feels that he cannot be what I deserve right now? I AM SO CONFUSED! How can someone know what something means to them and not make the effort to prove it?! To hold on to it?! Is this just a commitment issue--that he's afraid his single days are over for good? I almost dislike him for not being willing to take a risk--after all that is what love and relationships are... risks that are worth it if only for the experiences one lived.
*TeReci22  11-Feb-2009 21:30

 
Just spotted above visitor coments a site entitled "Married but Looking'. How can society allow such a site to exists. Men and some flighty women will certainly be looking. The shallow members of society will be glued to this. Its just another way of prostituting themselves.
No wonder there are so many sexual transmitted diseases and divorces/partners going astray.
Don't you realise people, especially, men are weak. A lot of them don't know the meaning of loyality and this is just another way for them to cheat. Shame on you for advertising this.

Married but looking? Get rid of it.
*Another reason for those to stray  16-Jan-2009 17:43

 
Why do men hang on to marriages that they don't really want to be in? Why do they look?
Why not just say sorry, I don't fancy you anymore and go? I think I know the answer but tell me if I'm wrong. They want a bit of fun outside of marriage but still want to retain their respectability to look good in front of the in-laws, workmates and friends. They want the best of both worlds.
Don't put up with it ladies. In this day and age I would have thought people would be more up front but it doesn't appear to be the case. And the INTERNET why that just gives them an excuse to CHEAT.They can't be trusted or put it this way I've never experienced a man who tells the truth. I would prefer to have my feelings hurt rather than spend years and years with a liar.
*Tell the truth and nothing but the truth  09-Jan-2009 18:57

 
I am in a similar position. A man who prefers to spend his time with a computer. I refuse to blame myself. I married this man and his interests: house racing and gambling; sport; chat rooms; sex lines that is not the man he showed to me. It was going out for walks, going on holiday that only last a year and now he is this sloth that sits around doing sweet FA. He can't be relied on. I'm just waiting to get some proof on his infedility and then he's out. We went to the shops together and he walked about six feet behind me. I'm a good looking woman - only excuse is that he didn't want to bump into his other woman. Next time we go out I'm going to be all over him. And make sure he stays very close. He's a complete idiot.
*Men are stupid  09-Jan-2009 15:57

 
Dump him if you are not happy. Do not think about your age.
A woman.
*Sally  18-Nov-2008 00:42

 
Thanks! I never considered that our love styles of showing affection, may in in fact be different, which is now too late to try to fix when he's probably moved on by now. But this is very insightful information to consider for the next relationship to come.
*Mon  12-Nov-2008 18:08


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